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View Gallery- Awazu-eki (railroad station), 3.9km
- Shibayama-gata (lake), 7.1km
10 minutes on foot from Arimaonsen station on Kobe Railway. 60 minutes by Hankyu bus from Umeda station bound for Arima Onsen, get off at Arima Onsen bus stop, 6 minutes walk. 40 minutes by JR bus from Kobe Sannomiya. Contact for pick-up service.. 15 minutes from Nishinomiya Kita IC on Chugoku Expressway.
A region of diverse landscapes, Chubu stretches from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Visit the iconic Mount Fuji and its surrounding Five Lakes. Explore the preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go, known for its thatched-roof houses. The city of Kanazawa boasts a beautiful castle, gardens, and a thriving arts scene. For nature lovers, the Japanese Alps offer fantastic hiking, skiing, and hot springs.